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Local Consumer and Family Advisory Committee (CFAC).

CFACs are required by NC General Statute 122C-170 for each Local Management Entity (LME). Membership consists of adults and family members of individuals who receive services for mental health, developmental disabilities and/or substance abuse who live within Southeastern Regional LME’s catchment area (Bladen, Columbus, Robeson, Scotland counties).

The CFAC shall undertake all of the following:

Review, comment on, and monitor the implementation of the local business plan.

Identify service gaps and underserved populations.

Make recommendations regarding the service array and monitor the development of additional services.

Review and comment on the area authority or county program budget.

Participate in all quality improvement measures and performance indicators.

Submit to the State Consumer and Family Advisory Committee findings and recommendations regarding ways to improve the delivery of mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services.

For additional information on Consumer and Advisory Committees and their requirements visit the Local CFAC Website.